For Immediate Release Randy Simons | Dan Keefe August 19, 2015
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MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Governor’s NY Parks 2020 Program Continues to Transform State Park System |
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Who: Commissioner Rose Harvey, State Parks What: Walking tour of major improvements at Wellesley Island State Park. During the tour, a photo When: 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2015 Where: Wellesley Island State Park The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees 180 state parks and 35 historic sites, which are visited by 62 million people annually. Under Governor Cuomo's leadership, New York State is making a historic commitment to improving and expanding access to outdoor recreation. The Governor's NY Parks 2020 program is a multi-year commitment to leverage $900 million in private and public funding for State Parks from 2011 to 2020. The Governor's 2015-16 Executive Budget allocates $110 million toward this initiative. |
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